New to SR, looking to get sober forever
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Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Clifton, Virginia
Posts: 57
New to SR, looking to get sober up forever
Hi,
I am glad I found this site. I drink every night and it is starting affect me negatively. I am not sure whether to go cold turkey or see the doctor.
Been learning a lot since yesterday on this forum.
I am glad I found this site. I drink every night and it is starting affect me negatively. I am not sure whether to go cold turkey or see the doctor.
Been learning a lot since yesterday on this forum.
bona fido dog-lover
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
Posts: 99,780
It's a good idea to have your doctor's help to go thru detox safely. Meds can be given for a short time to calm anxiety and reduce the danger of seizures.
Once you've detoxed, do you have a plan to stay sober?
Once you've detoxed, do you have a plan to stay sober?
Vietnam Vet
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Georgia
Posts: 421
Welcome aboard and stay busy reading the wisdom of these smart folks and you will be on your way to recovery. I highly suggest joining a local support group like AA and yes, if you have been drinking hard for a long time,by all means see a doc.
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: West Wales
Posts: 1,630
Welcome to SR RoverVA and best of luck with your sobriety.
There is a thread for Newbies like yourself, you might find it helpful.
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...-part-1-a.html (Class of July 2018 Part 1)
There is a thread for Newbies like yourself, you might find it helpful.
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...-part-1-a.html (Class of July 2018 Part 1)
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: United States
Posts: 2,547
Welcome, Rover! I was a daily drinker too, and it was so MISERABLE at the end. As others have said, consulting with your doctor is always the safest approach (although I didn't personally do that). We are here to help. 
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: canada
Posts: 7,242
welcome, RoverVA.
the 'forever' concept drives some people away in fear, but for me it was necessary and liberating to know that is what i'm doing and where i'm going with this.
good for you that you know that's what you're looking to do.
the 'forever' concept drives some people away in fear, but for me it was necessary and liberating to know that is what i'm doing and where i'm going with this.
good for you that you know that's what you're looking to do.
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Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Clifton, Virginia
Posts: 57
Thank you all. Yes, I have a plan to attend AA and be on this site everyday to get through. I haven't able to reply to some private messages, because I have not reach 15 posts yet.
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Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Clifton, Virginia
Posts: 57
Finally, able to see the doc today. Came clean about my drinking and hold nothing back. He gave me a prescription for Oxazepam to help with the withdraw, so my Day 1 begins today.
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: St.Petersburg, FL.
Posts: 1,077
Welcome, Rover! Congratulations on day one and the start of a new, amazing life without alcohol. It was a good idea to see your doctor; quitting full stop can be dangerous without help. Stick around here and post often--SR is a great place for advice and support and is a vital part of my sober plan. Wishing you all the best.
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